There they purchased the farm that became the birthplace and childhood home of Willis Carrier.

Despite being married three times, Willis Carrier fathered no children of his own.

Willis Carrier is credited with inventing modern air conditioning in 1902.

All this changed, thanks to Willis Carrier and other pioneers.

In 1902, Willis Carrier, an engineer at Buffalo Forge, submitted drawings for what became recognized as the world's first modern air conditioning system.

This knowledge about compressors and coolants survived even unto the birth and maturation of Willis Carrier (1876-1950).

We're also thankful for Willis Carrier.

In 1902, the first modern electrical air conditioning unit was invented by Willis Carrier in Buffalo, New York.

Willis Carrier adopted the term and incorporated it into the name of his company.

A major one was Willis Carrier, the founder of what is now United Technologies' Carrier Corporation.